CCS 137: Feasting

There are a number of possibly relevant resources for this class. The list below should function as a starting point. You could also start with F and M's book collection, searchable in the Library Catalog.

Relevant Reference Books

Encyclopedia of North American Eating and Drinking

Ref. GT 2853.U5 G39 1996

You Eat What You Are

Ref. GT 2850.B37 1999

Food in the Ancient World From A-Z

Ref. GT 2853.G8 D35 2003

Encyclopedia of Food and Culture - 3 volumes

Ref. GT 2850.E53 2003

Relevant Electronic Reference Resources

Encyclopedia Britannica

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Oxford Reference Online

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ATLA Religion

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